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hen weekend on a budget

Thinking about organising a hen weekend, but don't want to go overboard with the spending? Here's a few hints and tips to help you get hen party success on a budget!

what the hen wants

Find out what the hen wants. This is bound to be the first step to any hen weekend. When you know what she wants you can start looking for the cheapest options and the the sooner you start, the more likely you'll be to get a better deal.

what can everyone afford?

One of the most important things is finding out how much everyone can afford to spend and bear in mind that some may be able to afford a bit more than others. If you don't find this out early and build the plans around it then you may get people pulling out near the event date because they can't afford it. It might be worth thinking about having a special bank account for your hen weekends. This saves on chasing people up for money - with the account you can add a bit each week.

location

If you're working to a budget, you'll be able to save money depending on where you want to go. Eastern European locations are great value for drinks and if you can get cheap flights then you're all set! If you're planning on staying in the UK for your hen weekends then have a look at our top value hen packages for under £100 and you'll find some great deals. If you're thinking about going to somewhere like London then it's obviously going to be a bit more pricey.

group transport

If you're going for a hen weekend in the UK and most of the group are in the same kind of region then you might want to consider group transport. You could hire a minibus that a group member can drive - make sure there's at least one person who's OK to drive at all times. To get to your activities GoHen can arrange group transfers with a driver, so you can all enjoy a drink without worrying about driving.

accommodation rating

Each destination will have different options for accommodation and it's tempting to push the boat out to make it something to remember. But what you should bear in mind is that you won't be spending very much time there. It's really just a place to leave your luggage and crash at the end of a long hen night! You can all save a bit more money for drinks or shopping by staying in cheaper accommodation.

package offers

Many of GoHen's packages have great extras thrown in ranging from free club entry to great value group transfers. Also the larger your group, the better value you'll be able to get on the activities.

set a budget for drinks

Once you start drinking, it's always very easy to just keep going, but everyone has experienced the feeling the next morning of 'where did that £20 go?' Maybe set a budget by only taking what you know you can afford and leaving the cards at the hotel. You don't want all the effort of securing a bargain weekend to be all for nothing after a few trips to the cocktail bar!

the early hen...

The earlier you get the weekend sorted the better. You'll get the best offers and you'll know how much everyone is looking to spend and everyone has plenty of time to get the momey together and less people will drop out. GoHen don't need the final number until 5 weeks before the event!